for work - when in doubt, err on the SAFE side. Has guided me well during my career.

for life in general - life's too short, so eat dessert first.

Jan 23, '13

Another I like
If you can dream it, you can do it!

Jan 23, '13

We have this one on our wall and surround it with all of our accomplishments in frames. Our kids (and their friends!) take pride in getting something "On the wall".

"Whether you think you can or you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford

Jan 23, '13

I am never alone.
God's will, not mine.

Singing "You Are My All in All" helps too.

I kinda let my focus drift from God that last week and I had a meltdown yesterday. This thread is well timed for me.

OP, I love the "just keep swimming" mantra too.

Jan 23, '13

My Mantra: everything happens for a reason and everything is in God's hand... since there are things that are beyond our control, it's easier for me to accept both negative and positive things!

Jan 23, '13

"Some days you're the dog and some days you're the hydrant"

"Can't cure stupid". Yeah, you're gonna see this one a lot.

Jan 23, '13

"If not me, then who..." 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC

I heard this over the summer while on staff with a youth baseball leadership camp at the Naval Academy and I feel it applies to many aspects of the profession - the 'shortage', patient care / advocacy, etc. This was also the closing line of my personal statement essay in my application.

Jan 23, '13

"Stand up for what is right even if you're standing alone". I try.

My mantra at work: I can do anything for 12 hrs.

Jan 23, '13

"The minute you think of giving up, think of the reason why you held on so long."

"Listen more, talk less."

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

"Always be a little kinder than necessary." J.M. Barrie

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." Charles Dickens

"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." Bill Cosby

"Do what you feel in your heart to be right--for you'll be criticized anyway." Eleanor Roosevelt

"Don't stumble over something behind you."

I know that's a lot, but sometimes you need a different one for each day.

Jan 23, '13

hakuna matata
and

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky
you'll get by.
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through
For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying.
You'll find that life is still worthwhile-
If you just smile